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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> HD6/HT6/HU6 Compressor -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 2002 Cadillac Eldorado ETC 4.6 V8 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure product compatibility with the system being serviced. Ref...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> AC-Delco Single Piston Rear Disc Brake -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 2009 Cadillac DTS L 4.6 V8 GAS

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in disc thickness. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pulsation is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To inspect for this condition, measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness me...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Except Aveo, LaCrosse, LeMans (1988-93), Malibu & Malibu Maxx (2004-05), Metro, Nova, Prizm, Spectrum & Storm -> Engine Fuel Pressure Service Port -> Engines Less Fuel Pressure Service Port
Vehicle: 1999 Cadillac Concours 4.6 V8 GAS

Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.

Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the vehicle relearns its adaptive strateg...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear (AWD) -> Rear (RWD)
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac STS V 4.4 V8 GAS

Front

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove the propeller shaft heat shield.
  • Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-differential flange bolts. Reference mark the location of the propeller shaft constant velocity (CV) joint to the transfer case flange.
  • Install a flat-bladed tool into the notch on the differential flange.
  • Using a flat-bladed tool, carefully move the propeller shaft toward the rear of the vehicle in order to release the propeller shaft CV joint from the differential pinion flange.
  • Remove the propeller shaft CV joint-to-transfer case flange bolts.
  • Install a flat-bladed too...

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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.

Description
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS

The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) warns the driver when a significant loss, or gain of tire pressure occurs in any of the four tires and allows the driver to display the individual tire pressures and the locations on the DIC (Driver Information Center) display.

When the vehicle is stationary, the sensor is inactive. When the vehicle is operated and as the vehicle speed increases, centrifugal force activates the sensors internal accelerometer causing the sensors to go into rolling mode. In the rolling mode, the sensors read tire pressure once every 30 second and transmit the rea...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac STS 3.6 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Rotate or lift belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from drive belt.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Install suitable engine support tool.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Disconnect alternator electrical connector.
  • Position alternator output BAT terminal boot aside, then remove terminal nut and disconnect battery positive lead from alternator.
  • ...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.

Cabin Air Filter Service -> General Motors Corp./Saturn -> 1999-2007 Silverado, Sierra, 2000-07 Denali, Suburban, Tahoe, Yukon, Yukon XL, 2001-07 Escalade & 2002-07 Avalanche
Vehicle: 2005 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.0 V8 GAS

Under normal operating conditions the cabin air filter should be replaced every 15,000 miles. In dusty areas change the cabin air filter more often.

  • Remove the righthand instrument panel hush panel.
  • Remove the A/C and heater modul...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

General Motors Corp./Saturn Trucks -> Service Throttle Soon Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Cadillac Escalade 6.0 V8 GAS

A "Service Throttle Soon" indicator lamp is mounted in the lower righthand instrument cluster corner on these models. It lights when the ignition is turned On, but should go out approximately 1-5 seconds after the engine starts.

Traditional throttle cables are no longer used on these models. The PCM receives signals from an electron...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks from 1990+

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1990 Cadillac Eldorado 4.5 V8 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable from battery.
  • Drain coolant into a suitable container.
  • Remove plastic radiator support cover.
  • Remove rear cooling fan.
  • Remove coolant reservoir hose from radiator filler neck.
  • Remove upper radiator hose.
  • Remove lower radiator hose.
  • Remove engine oil cooler lines from radiator.
  • Remove transaxle oil cooler lines and auxiliary cooler from radiat...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> Alternator -> Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS

Water Pump, Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump

  • Remove fuel injector sight shield.
  • Remove air cleaner outlet duct.
  • On models with crankshaft driven cooling fan, remove cooling fan bracket.
  • On all models, rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise to release drive belt tension.
  • Slide drive belt from water pump pulley.
  • Slide drive belt out from behind drive belt tensioner. Access belt from side of tensioner pulley in location of lower res...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

SIR Components Diagram for 2004 Cadillac SRX  4.6 V8 GASSIR Components Diagram for 2004 Cadillac SRX 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Seat Belt Retractor
  • Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module Connector
  • Inflatable Restraint SDM
  • Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Connector
  • Seat Belt Pretensioner/Seat Belt Switch
  • Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 2008 Cadillac XLR Platinum 4.6 V8 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Coolant Level Switch
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2005 Cadillac STS  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2005 Cadillac STS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
  • Transmission Control Module
  • Electronic Brake Control Module
  • Engine Control Module
  • Instrument Panel Module
  • 2002 Cadillac Deville DHS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Cadillac Deville DHS 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Data Link Connector
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: CONTAMINATED R-134A A/C SYSTEMS - AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM FLUSHING PROCEDURES AND GUIDELINES - REVISED
    Vehicle: 1999 Cadillac Escalade 5.7 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Heating, A/C, Ventilation, Defogger
  • Document: REQUIREMENTS FOR CHANGING TIRE AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES - NEW VEHICLE PLACARD - REVISED
    Vehicle: 2007 Cadillac DTS 4.6 V8 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Identification, Models, Labels, Etc.
  • Wheels, Tires, Wheel Bearings, Seals, Hubs
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Cadillac AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most Cadillac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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